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8 April 2026
bp discovers gas offshore Egypt with fast-track potential
Denise W-1 in Temsah Concession found gas and condensate ~70 km offshore (95 m depth), <10 km from infrastructure; ~90 m gas-bearing sandstone; follows a 20-year concession renewal
8 April 2026
Brenntag signs exclusive global distribution deal with Insempra for Omega-7 biolipid
Exclusive global launch of CosVivet ActiLipid O7: precision-fermented Omega-7 biolipid for beauty - oil-soluble, hydrates sensitive skin, multifunctional and sustainable. Debuts at in-cosmetics Paris.
8 April 2026
Zhongyuan Oilfield launches China's first high‑sulfur gas CCUS‑EGR pilot
Team ran 300+ simulations, developed coupled injection models and validated wellbore systems. Two-year trial aims to raise reservoir recovery ~9 pp and expand CO2 storage.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
7 April 2026
Southern Energy Renewables, Axens Sign MoU to Advance SAF in Louisiana
MoU: licensor to supply SAF and CO2-capture tech; project developer to lead site, permitting, feedstock/offtake. Pilot token $SAF to track production data; Louisiana flagship first.
7 April 2026
Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery
First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
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7 April 2026
Technip Energies authorized to advance Commonwealth LNG pre‑FID
Substantial authorization continues EPC work on a 9.5 Mtpa LNG export project in Louisiana, supporting delivery of six modular SnapLNG trains ahead of final investment decision
7 April 2026
Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX
First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
7 April 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji signs $5.2M LFP cell line deal with Top Material and $600K electrode export pact
Turnkey installation and tech transfer to build domestic battery cell production; commissioning in 2027. New cells for defense and critical systems, raising localization and exports.
7 April 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) opens Beijing office to expand sustainable technology presence in China and Asia
Office signals strategic push into Chinese market, deepening local partnerships, leveraging an established presence since 1994 and focusing on tech innovation for energy and critical raw materials.
7 April 2026
Eni finds 2 Tcf gas and 130 Mbbl condensate offshore Egypt
Denise W in Temsah Concession: 70 km offshore, 95 m water depth, ~50 m net-pay high-quality sandstone close to infrastructure for fast-track tie‑in; concession renewed; Petrobel operator, bp 50%.
6 April 2026
Fluor awarded FEL-2 contract by X‑energy for Seadrift SMR project
FEL-2 will define and plan four 80 MW SMRs at Seadrift to supply power and steam. DOE-backed; construction permit under NRC review; intended as first industrial advanced reactor in N.A.
6 April 2026
Velocys and Varhad Capital MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass‑to‑SAF
MOU to develop Make‑In‑India biomass-to-SAF projects using operational gasification and Fischer–Tropsch tech; hub‑and‑spoke model for distributed, cost‑competitive, low‑carbon SAF
6 April 2026
Mesabi Metallics raises $150M from Macquarie
World-scale DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, MN, set for Q3 2026 start; $2.5B project on 16,000+ acres, EXIM support, $2B+ equity invested and 800 workers onsite.
6 April 2026
James Robinson Speciality Ingredients and Mitsui Fine Chemicals partner to distribute Jarocol® hair dyes in Japan
Exclusive distribution of a hair-dye range; offers formulators colours from grey coverage to vibrant fashion shades, with technical support and local market expertise.
3 April 2026
Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update
Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
2 April 2026
Bilfinger completes acquisition of Teknokon businesses in Türkiye
Deal closed April 1, 2026: adds ~1,000 specialists, upper double‑digit million‑€ revenue; positions as regional hub linking Eastern Europe and Middle East; full integration within a year.
2 April 2026
TotalEnergies and Masdar form $2.2bn JV for onshore renewables in Asia
Merger of onshore solar, wind and storage in nine Asian countries, combining 3 GW operational and 6 GW advanced-development (to 2030). HQ in ADGM; ~200 staff; closing subject to approvals.
2 April 2026
Indaver and EcoWerf shift PMD transport to waterways
PMD collection now shipped by inland vessel: 10,000 t/year (replacing ~2,320 road trips), press reduces volume by two-thirds, cuts CO2 by ~127 t/yr; plan to move half waste to waterways.
2 April 2026
Perpetual Next selects Bilfinger for Methanol Moerdijk permitting
Covers EIA, environmental and nature permitting, stakeholder coordination and QA in sprint-based delivery for a large biomethanol plant - ~216,000 t/yr output.
2 April 2026
Coolbrook partners with Doncasters to manufacture RDH aerofoil castings
Supports first commercial heater demo at Adani Cement (India), advancing electrified high-temp process heating to cut heavy-industry CO2 by up to 30%; UK casting output to scale.
2 April 2026
RWE expands ASML renewable PPA to 130 MW, extended to 2038
Power from Northwester 2 and Dutch on-/offshore wind, incl. 795 MW OranjeWind (2026–2028), with electrolysis, storage and smart charging to stabilise the grid
2 April 2026
ABO Energy Advances International Projects
Sold rights to 63 MW wind project in New Brunswick (with PPA); signed Owner’s Engineering for 64.86 MWp Belorado I solar in Spain; received final payment for sold 200 MW Colombian solar project.
2 April 2026
thyssenkrupp Uhde wins contract for low‑emission coke oven battery at POSCO Pohang
Pad‑up replaces 1980s Battery #3A with EnviBAT pressure‑control coke oven, adds MonoClaus and emission‑free tar separation; includes engineering, equipment, site supervision and commissioning
1 April 2026
BlueAlp chosen as tech partner for BioBTX circular-aromatics plant
Licensed pyrolysis modules will convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular BTX aromatics. Plant capacity ~20 kta; modules built now, shipping to site from Dec 2026.
1 April 2026
ABO Energy Advances German Wind Projects
Won tariffs for 16.4 MW; secured permits for Olpe‑Rehringhausen (21 MW), Tholey (14 MW) and St. Gangloff (35 MW); sold Nonnenholz II (6 MW); activated Ortenberg financing; 650 MW permitted.
1 April 2026
Celtic Renewables renews circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery
Distillery pot ale will be sent to a nearby biorefinery to make bio‑based chemicals (500 t/yr), extending a 3‑year supply deal; products cut carbon by >60% vs fossil equivalents.
1 April 2026
LKAB: Johan Menckel on presence and responsibility
New CEO pledges presence and clear priorities: modernise mining (automation, electrification, digitalisation), shift to carbon‑free processes, extract critical minerals, and support affected communities.
1 April 2026
EIB lends €500m to Eni for Sannazzaro biorefinery conversion
15-year loan backs Sannazzaro refinery conversion to Ecofining HVO diesel and SAF from used oils, fats and agri-food waste, ~550,000 t/yr, aiding transport decarbonisation
1 April 2026
Air Products advances Rotterdam liquid hydrogen facility
Plant >65% complete, due 2027; to be Europe’s largest, expanding liquid hydrogen supply across Benelux, France, Germany and the UK, supporting electronics, space, industry, mobility, maritime and aviation.
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